Older people, especially women, often struggle with what to wear to formal occasions like weddings and cocktail parties. They’re wary of dressing too young or too racy, but at the same time many … [Read more...]
Making a Stylish Effort
Last weekend, I was at the mall with my mother when I saw a woman who looked familiar, though I could not really place her. It is sometimes difficult to remember someone “out of context.” The woman … [Read more...]
The “No Problem” Problem
When someone thanks you, do you respond with “you’re welcome,” or the more informal “no problem”? I was amused by a recent Salon column by Matt Zoller Seitz in which he rages against the use of “no … [Read more...]
Don’t Make a Hot Weather Fashion Faux Pas
Wow—they don’t call it “Hotlanta” for nothing. Like most of you, I’m melting in this unbearable summer heat. But what’s even more unbearable are the inappropriate outfits I see everywhere. It seems … [Read more...]
It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt…
Summer is a wonderful time to relax in the park with family and friends, but one troubling trend has caught my attention: disruptive sports! The other day my afternoon in the park was nearly ruined by … [Read more...]